🔍 Key Concepts

• CPR sequence for drowning victims (focus on breathing first vs. circulation) • Effectiveness of chest compressions in the water • Proper way to open the airway for rescue breathing

💭 Think About

• In drowning, what is usually the primary problem: lack of oxygen or lack of circulation from the heart? How does that affect what you do first? • Can you give effective chest compressions while the victim is still in the water? Why or why not? • When giving rescue breaths, how is the airway normally opened, and is it necessary or helpful to "drain" water from the lungs first?

✅ Before You Answer

• Make sure the action you choose can be done effectively and safely in the real-world environment (in-water vs out of water). • Check which options match standard CPR steps (open airway, ventilate, compress) and which are based on myths (like "draining" lungs). • Verify whether standard airway opening includes tilting the head back unless you suspect a spinal injury.